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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.75, 349.72 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.75, 349.72 and 204.64 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.75 : 349.72 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.75/349.72 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.75x = 349.72 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.75x = 71,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,566.70/233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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